FVTU Annual September Picnic

2025 Annual Kickoff Picnic and Spey Clinic

Saturday September 13th, 2025

10:00am - 2:00 pm

Matthies Grove Picnic Area

106 East River Road, Barkhamsted CT

It's that time of year again. Kicking off our monthly meetings for the 2025 - 2026 year.

This year, we are honored to host Jerry Jahn, one of the areas premier spey casters. Jerry will lead a spey casting clinic for all attendees, sharing the knowledge and enthusiasm that have made his free summer clinics on the Farmington River so popular. With over 30 years of experience, Jerry is happiest when his students "get it' and start finding success with the long rod. 

Of course, no September meeting would be complete without our picnic lunch. From noon to 1 pm, we'll be serving burgers and hotdogs with all the fixings, this gathering has always been a chance to swap stories, brag about the one that got away, and reconnect with friends after the summer season. 

Bring your gear if you'd like to cast or learn to cast with the chapter's equipment.